BoybandPH (also known as BPH) is a Filipino boy band formed on December 11 2016, after winning ABS-CBN's reality show Pinoy Boyband Superstar, a franchise of Simon Cowell's singing competition La Banda. The group consists of Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, Ford Valencia, Tristan Ramirez, and Joao Constancia.
After winning Pinoy Boyband Superstar, BoybandPH released their debut single, "Unli", on January 1, 2017. This was followed by a second single, a cover of Depeche Mode's ""Somebody"" on February 14, 2017. The group launched their self-titled debut album on February 4, 2017, under Star Music. On April 2, 2017, BoybandPH received the Gold Record Award, after their album sold over 7,500 copies in less than two months.
The group is managed by and has a recording contract with Star Music. Currently inactive, the members are pursuing individual projects. Joao pursued acting while Ford released a solo single in 2021.
History 2016: Pinoy Boyband Superstar and formation In 2016, ABS-CBN announced an upcoming reality show that would feature the formation of a Pinoy Boyband, based on the television reality singing competition created by Simon Cowell. The show held auditions in eleven different locations around the Philippines as well as online and on social media. Ford Valencia, Joao Constancia, Niel Murillo, Russell Reyes, and Tristan Ramirez auditioned as solo acts, competed against other contestants, and ultimately won the competition. After winning, the members made guest appearances where they relayed their experiences during and after the competition and discussed their plans for the future, such as their debut album, singles, gigs, and tours.
2017: BoybandPH After winning, BoybandPH released their winning song "We Made It," followed by the official single "Unli" in 2016 and "Somebody" (originally by Depeche Mode) in 2017. All three songs were included in their self-titled debut album BoybandPH, which was released on February 4, 2017. They were also featured on Jona's single "Til the End of Time".
Discography Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Certification PHIHot PHITop 20 BoybandPHReleased: February 4, 2017 Label: Star Music Formats: CD, digital download PARI: Gold "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Singles As lead artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album PHIHot PHITop 20 "We Made It" 2016 rowspan="3" rowspan="3" BoybandPH "Unli" 2017 "Somebody" "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
As featured artist Title Year Peak chart positions Album PHIHot PHITop 20 "Til the End of Time" 2017 — — Jona "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.
Filmography Television YearTitleRoleNetwork2016Pinoy Boyband Superstar WinnersABS-CBNTonight with Boy AbundaGuestsGandang Gabi, Vice!Magandang Buhay2017Umagang Kay GandaIt's ShowtimePerformers 2017–presentASAP2017 Minute to Win It BoybandPH (Tristan as one of the winner) Myx Celebrity VJs Myx Family Feud Themselves (celebrity players)ABS-CBN2018I Can See Your Voice Guest artists G Diaries (season 2) Featured artists Wansapanataym: Ofishally Yours Jason (Joao), Tofer (Tristan), Nigel (Niel), Froi (Ford) and Rex (Russell) Ngayon at Kailanman Dominic (Joao), Oliver's friends (Russell & Ford)2021 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tungkod Petrus (Joao) He's Into Her Lee Roi Gozon (Joao)2023 Can't Buy Me Love Carlo Tan Tiu (Joao)
Awards and nominations YearAward Giving-BodyAward(s)Nominated workResult2017 Push Awards Push Newcomer Rawr Awards Favorite Group PPOP Awards for Young Artists Rising Pop Performing Group of the Year 2018 MYX Music Awards Group of the Year MYX Music Awards Collaboration of the Year (with Jona) Till The End Of Time MYX Music Awards Remake of the Year Somebody MYX Music Awards MYX VJ of the Year 49th Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Recording/Performing Group MOR OPM Pinoy Music Awards LSS Hit of the Year Boyfriend MOR OPM Pinoy Music Awards Collaboration of the Year (with Jona) Till The End of Time 9th PMPC Star Awards For Music Music Video of the Year Unli 9th PMPC Star Awards For Music Pop Album of the Year BoybandPH 9th PMPC Star Awards For Music Dance Album of the Year BoybandPH 9th PMPC Star Awards For Music Duo/Group Artist of the Year BoybandPH 31st Awit Awards Best Collaboration (with Jona) Till The End of Time 2019 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television Best Male New TV Personality Joao Constancia on "Ngayon At Kailanman"
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